Formed originally in 1948, under the authority of the RAC (Royal Automobile Club) the SCB was known as the Speedway Control Board, a title that stood until 2003.
At that time, the RAC, through it’s subsidiary, the Motor Sports Association (MSA) relinquished their involvement and the Auto-Cycle Union, which was formed in 1903 had the sole responsibility in Great Britain for 2-wheeled motor sport.
Subsequently the SCB was re-named as the Speedway Control Bureau and is authorised by the Auto Cycle Union to act as the recognised Governing Body for Speedway racing in Great Britain.
Accordingly, each season the SCB produces a Rule Book entitled The Speedway Regulations, that covers all the rules applicable to the sport in Great Britain. It is available in booklet form at a small cost from the SCB Office or as a fre download from the SCB Website www.scbgb.co.uk
Financed entirely by fees generated through the issue of Track Licences, Rider Registrations and Officials Licences the SCB seeks to act as the independent body to ensure that the BSPA, Member’s Tracks, Riders and Officials all act within the Rules and Regulations of the SCB and most importantly within the best interest of Speedway motorcycle racing.
Further specialist advice concerning Medical and Environmental matters are obtained via the ACU Committees; Environmental Advisor (Peter Gregory: pgregory@ntlworld.com), Medical Panel Secretary (Debbie Walmsley: dw@acu.org.uk)
The Bureau consists of 4 nominated Members, two representing the ACU are Tony Steele and Paul Hurry (ACU Members) whilst Rob Godfrey (BSPA Chairman) and Chris van Straaten (BSPA Promoter) represent the British Speedway Promoters Association under the independent Chairmanship of Jim Lawrence (a former speedway Referee).
SCB NEWS HEADLINES
FURTHER UPDATES ON TRAVEL AFTER BREXIT
Wednesday January 13, 2021
Changes to travelling to the EU and access to healthcare after Brexit... Read More...
BREXIT TRANSITION INFORMATION
Friday January 08, 2021
Please see attached information regards the Brexit Transition for all competitors who will be competing in Europe in 2021, following UK leaving Europe. Read More...
RIDER INFORMATION - RIDERS EQUIPMENT & MACHINERY - SEASON 2021
Thursday December 17, 2020
The SCB draw to the attention of riders the following changes. Read More...
YOUTH AMENDMENT - 3.1.1
Thursday August 20, 2020
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and currently no league racing, several professional licence holders who have turned 16 in the year of 2020 are now competing in the British Youth Championship. Read More...
SPEEDWAY SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH
Thursday June 04, 2020
The Members of the Speedway Control Bureau would like to remind any riders or officials who feel they are suffering from any Mental Health Issues during these difficult times, and would like to speak with someone who can help, to contact either of the following: Read More...
JOINT STATEMENT - BSPA / SCB
Tuesday March 17, 2020
BRITISH Speedway’s new season has been suspended with immediate effect. Read More...
SCB STATEMENT: CORONAVIRUS
Tuesday March 10, 2020
In light of the well documented Coronavirus around the World, as the governing body of British Speedway, the Speedway Control Bureau would request to all Riders and Officials to avoid all unnecessary travel to any other countries and in particular any country that has increased cases of the virus. Read More...
MACHINE EXAMINER & TEAM MANAGER SEMINARS
Tuesday February 18, 2020
SCB Clerk of Course, Machine examiners and Team Manager Seminars taking place this weekend are as follows: Read More...